Top 10: What are the largest charging hubs in Europe?

The adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continues to grow at a rapid pace: registrations increased from 19,024 units in 2018 to 66,858 units registered so far in 2025.

In 2024, 86,262 BEVs were registered, and if the current trend holds, this year could end with over 115,000 new electric vehicles on the roads.

This sustained growth has driven the development of large charging hubs to meet increasing energy and operational demands.

Below, Mobility Portal outlines the ten largest hubs in Europe, ranked by number of charge points.

1. Wilgenveld charging hub – Belgium

In December 2024, Colruyt Group completed the expansion of the station located in the car park of its headquarters in Halle.

With the addition of 118 new charge points provided by DATS 24, the Wilgenveld hub now totals 326 units.

Notably, the facility includes one charging point adapted for people with disabilities and 17 dedicated to office visitors. The station is available for use by Colruyt Group employees, as well as by local residents and visitors.

For DATS 24, this expansion marks another milestone in its strategy to deploy the highest possible number of charge points across Belgium, with the goal of becoming one of the country’s leading operators (CPOs).

As part of this plan, the company aims to install at least 10,000 devices nationwide over the next five years.

2. bp pulse Gigahub – United Kingdom (UK)

On 7 September 2023, bp pulse and the NEC Group inaugurated the largest public EV charging hub in the UK, located on the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) campus in Birmingham, West Midlands.

The site is accessible via the main NEC campus road, situated less than 1.6 kilometres from Junction 6 of the M42 and just 3.8 kilometres from Junction 7A of the M6.

At the time of its launch, the site featured a total of 180 charge points, including 30 ultra-fast chargers rated at 150 kilowatts (kW) and 150 fast chargers of 7 kW.

The Gigahub is designed to serve the seven million annual visitors to the NEC, along with a wide range of road users contributing to the area’s average annual traffic volume of 60 million vehicles.

Although there is currently no public record of additional charge points being installed since its opening, the hub is equipped with an eight-megawatt high-voltage transformer, enabling future expansion of ultra-fast charging capacity as demand grows.

3. Seed & Greet – Kreuz Hilden – Germany

Located at the A3/A46 motorway interchange in Hilden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Seed & Greet has become one of the most innovative and busiest charging hubs in Europe. Its strategic position in one of Germany’s most densely populated and heavily trafficked regions makes it a key location for e-mobility.

The station is operated by Seed & Greet, a subsidiary of organic bakery Bäcker Schüren, with Tesla, Fastned and Nio as leasing partners.

Upon its initial launch in 2020, the site offered eight Fastned and 20 Tesla chargers, totalling 28 charging points. As of 2024, the hub has expanded to 107 chargers in total.

The current configuration includes: 40 Tesla Superchargers V3 (250 kW), 22 HPC Alpitronic chargers by Fastned (five of which offer up to 400 kW), 45 AC charging points (11 kW) and one Nio battery swap station

4. Vulkan charging station – Norway

Located in the heart of Oslo, the Vulkan charging station, officially inaugurated on 6 March 2017, stands as the largest in Norway.

The facility comprises 100 standard chargers and two fast chargers, all operated by Fortum Charge & Drive.

Charging takes place within a car park that offers free parking for EV drivers during the evening and overnight hours, supporting residential users.

In the summer of 2017, the station underwent key upgrades, including: pre-booking functionality, flexible charging speed selection and enhanced digital payment options.

Drivers can activate charging via the Fortum mobile app or an RFID chip, while parking access is managed through the Europark app.

5. Sortimo Innovationspark Zusmarshausen – Germany

Since August 2021, the Sortimo Innovationspark Zusmarshausen (SIZ) has been offering EV drivers 72 charging points.

The site is strategically located at the A8 motorway exit in Zusmarshausen, west of Augsburg, along the southwest corridor between Stuttgart and Munich—a well-known test route for the automotive industry.

Of the 72 charging units, 24 are ultra-fast with capacities of up to 420 kW, including 12 Tesla Superchargers V3.

The rest operate between 35 and 300 kW, allowing for tailored energy delivery and charging times ranging from 15 to 45 minutes. The hub relies entirely on direct current (DC) technology.

A second expansion phase is currently in the planning stage: This will add 84 additional charge points, bringing the total to 156.

Once completed, the site will be capable of serving up to 4,000 electric vehicles per day.

6. Schnellladepark Kamener Kreuz – Germany

On 14 December 2021, EnBW officially opened the Schnellladepark Kamener Kreuz, located near Germany’s busiest motorway interchange.

Thanks to its strategic location, the hub effectively serves the high volume of daily commuters passing through this key traffic junction in western Germany.

The site can accommodate 52 EVs charging simultaneously, using ultra-fast chargers delivering up to 300 kW. Depending on the vehicle model, this enables drivers to gain up to 100 kilometres of range in just five minutes.

The company has already opened or is finalising around 50 major fast-charging parks across the country. With over 650 operational sites, it currently operates Germany’s largest fast-charging network.

7. InstaVolt Winchester Superhub – UK

In March 2025, the company inaugurated the InstaVolt Winchester Superhub.

Conveniently located next to the A34 motorway near Winchester, the site features 44 high-powered charging stations.

Designed to serve thousands of drivers daily, the hub allows EV users to recharge quickly and get back on the road within minutes.

With this launch, InstaVolt strengthens its position as one of the UK’s leading CPOs.

8. WattHub – Netherlands

Opened in September 2023, WattHub was introduced as the world’s largest ultra-fast charging plaza for electric trucks and off-road vehicles, setting a milestone in heavy-duty e-mobility infrastructure.

Located in Geldermalsen, between Rotterdam and the motorway to Germany, the site serves as a key transit point for electric freight traffic across northern Europe.

The system is powered by Kempower technology, offering a total charging capacity of 3.6 megawatts (MW), including six Kempower power units of 600 kW each and 36 satellite chargers, grouped in sets of six, delivering between 25 and 400 kW

This setup offers the fastest charging speeds currently available in the Netherlands and was supplied and installed by the specialist company TSG.

WattHub has already begun expanding its model: a second facility is under construction in Maasvlakte (Rotterdam), expected to launch in summer 2025, and will include 48 DC chargers (400 kW each) and five AC chargers (250 kW each).

9. Westmorland Charging Points – UK

Located within Gloucester Services — a family-owned motorway service area known for its independent ethos — Westmorland Charging Points hosts a total of 40 direct current (DC) chargers, distributed as follows: 24 proprietary Westmorland chargers, developed in partnership with Swarco and 16 Tesla Superchargers.

Each charger delivers up to 300 kW of power, which splits into 150 kW per cable when both connectors are in use.

Designed to offer a fast and user-friendly charging experience, the system supports contactless payment, eliminating the need for apps or pre-registration.

Westmorland currently operates four charging sites, three of which are located along major motorways.

10. London Gatwick Electric Forecourt – UK

Opened in January 2024, the London Gatwick Electric Forecourt has become a strategic EV charging hub within the UK’s airport infrastructure.

Located on Ring Road South at London Gatwick Airport, the site operates 24/7, offering both high-performance charging and passenger amenities.

The facility includes 22 high-power chargers, four low-power chargers and four Tesla Superchargers.

Through a partnership between Gridserve and UK Power Networks, the hub now benefits from a battery energy storage system connected to the grid, ensuring stability and supporting peak charging demand.

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